Business Development Manager

6 days ago


Crook, United Kingdom Apetito Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Executive to join our team at Apetito. As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving business growth and expanding our customer base.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement local marketing programs to promote our products and services
  • Build and maintain relationships with key influencers, such as healthcare professionals, community groups, and sheltered housing associations
  • Develop new business through these key influencers, creating relationships where they unequivocally recommend Apetito
  • Plan and carry out tasting demonstrations to promote the benefits of our food and increase overall brand awareness
  • Work closely with colleagues from other in-house depots and Head Office team to develop and field test new initiatives
  • Develop relationships with Business Development Managers from other depots to ensure sharing of best practice
  • Undertake relevant administrative tasks in line with business systems
About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • In-person sales experience
  • A proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with customers or developing a portfolio of clients
  • A natural ability to influence and persuade
  • Experience of making outbound calls
  • GCSE English and Math's (or equivalent)
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Time management, planning and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • A full, clean driving licence and own transport
Company Benefits
  • Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
  • 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
  • Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
  • Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
  • apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts
Our Values

We are a family-owned business that takes great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of. We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers. We are driven by a passion for service, and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people. We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040. Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.



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